Fred Brock Post 828 continues presence at Taste of New Orleans
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Fred Brock Post 828 continues presence at Taste of New Orleans

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 26, 2025) – To increase their visibility in the community and engage with veterans and their..
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Ernie Pyle 80th Memorial Ceremony
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Ernie Pyle 80th Memorial Ceremony

Okinawa, Japan
On April 19, 2025, American Legion Post OK28 (Okinawa, Japan) held their annual Ernie Pyle Memorial. It was the 80th..
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Operation Frequent Wind - a letter home
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Operation Frequent Wind - a letter home

Fernandina Beach, FL
The letter I wrote my parents in Fresno, Calif., on April 24, 1975, from USS Midway. I was a..
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Afghan 13 Perpetual Memorial

Orangeburg, NY
Back in August 2024 at our James H. Anderson American Legion Post 1199, we hosted a first in New York:..
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20th District holds Spring Convention at Missing Man Post 667
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20th District holds Spring Convention at Missing Man Post 667

Universal City, TX
UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas – (April 12, 2025) – The “Mighty” 20th District, Department of Texas held their annual Spring Convention..
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UNCSB-JSA Truck Ambush Memorial
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UNCSB-JSA Truck Ambush Memorial

Camp Bonifas, South Korea.
Legionnaire and Judge Advocate Steve Tharp represented Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 of South Korea during the United..
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Scout uses Eagle project to assist American Legion post
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Scout uses Eagle project to assist American Legion post

Michigan City, IN
Please see the attached two photos on the article.
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Placing flags along the parade route for the Vietnam 50th Anniversary parade
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Placing flags along the parade route for the Vietnam 50th Anniversary parade

Neptune , NJ
L to R: Murphy Izquierdo, Alexa Newland, Amari Acevedo and Sayde Izquierdo place flags along the parade route for the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Air Raid!

Nicholas Warr and his fellow recruits enjoy learning a new close-order drill command; a typical day at boot camp; Edson..
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Task Force Hogan: The WWII Tank Battalion that Spearheaded the Liberation of Europe
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Task Force Hogan: The WWII Tank Battalion that Spearheaded the Liberation of Europe

At 28, Samuel Hogan was the youngest tank battalion commander during WWII. He was responsible for the lives, welfare and..
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Wisconsin Legion Family at Two Lights for Tomorrow
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Wisconsin Legion Family at Two Lights for Tomorrow

Madison, WI
The State of Wisconsin and Wisconsin historical associations kicked off the “Two Lights for Tomorrow” ceremony at the Wisconsin State..
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John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes National Auxiliary President Trish Ward
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John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes National Auxiliary President Trish Ward

Peoria, AZ
On Thursday, April 10, at 12;30 in the afternoon, John J. Morris Post 62, (Peoria, Ariz.) welcomed National Auxiliary President..
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Valero Texas Open hosts Annual Night To Honor Our Heroes
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Valero Texas Open hosts Annual Night To Honor Our Heroes

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 4, 2025) – To honor military servicemembers and veterans within Military City USA, the Valero Texas..
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CWB Advisory Board Luncheon held at Fred Brock Post 828
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CWB Advisory Board Luncheon held at Fred Brock Post 828

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 4, 2025) – The Claude W. Black Center Advisory Board supports programming at the Claude W...
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Post 2 Iwo Jima survivor presents gift to mayor
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Post 2 Iwo Jima survivor presents gift to mayor

Bristol, CT
On Tuesday night, Joe Caminiti - a 100-year-old member of Post 2 and Iwo Jima survivor who on March 29..
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Iwo Jima survivor presents gift to national commander
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Iwo Jima survivor presents gift to national commander

Bristol, CT
The American Legion national commander, Jim LaCoursiere, stopped by Post 2 in Bristol, Conn., for a dinner..
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100-year-old Iwo Jima survivor, Legion member returns to Iwo Jima 80 years later
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100-year-old Iwo Jima survivor, Legion member returns to Iwo Jima 80 years later

Brisrol, CT
Joe Caminiti, Iwo Jima survivor and member of Post 2, at 100 traveled with seven other Iwo Jima survivors to..
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Last flight out of Saigon
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Last flight out of Saigon

Chester, VA
On April 29, 1975, I was on the last U.S. C-130 out of Saigon before the city fell to the..
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Membership recruitment comes from surprising venues
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Membership recruitment comes from surprising venues

Honolulu, HI
On an island like Oahu, Hawaii, with eight military installations filled with military personnel of all branches, one would imagine..
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Fred Brock Post 828 supports American Legion Blood Donor Program
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Fred Brock Post 828 supports American Legion Blood Donor Program

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 5, 2025) – In support of the American Legion Blood Donor Program, Fred Brock American Legion..
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Fred Brock Post 828 volunteers at 4th Annual HBCU All-Star Game
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Fred Brock Post 828 volunteers at 4th Annual HBCU All-Star Game

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 6, 2025) – The NCAA Men’s Final Four was not the only highlight event occurring in..
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Supporting manners, etiquette and Americanism in South Carolina
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Supporting manners, etiquette and Americanism in South Carolina

Lugoff, SC
Larry Jeffers American Legion Post 195 of Lugoff, S.C., presented Doby's Mill Elementary School with a check for $1,500 and..
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War Memorial Stone set
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War Memorial Stone set

Spring Valley, WI
Spring Valley American Legion Post 227 is pleased to have taken delivery of their new war memorial stone today, April..
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Fred Brock Post 828 Legionnaire presented with Quilt of Valor
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Fred Brock Post 828 Legionnaire presented with Quilt of Valor

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (March 28, 2025) – U.S. Army veteran and Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 Legionnaire Keith Toney..
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"Bob Hope" helps celebrate our Vietnam vets
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"Bob Hope" helps celebrate our Vietnam vets

Grass Valley, CA
I was in history class in high school. I had just met John, whose family had just moved to the Bay..
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Legionnaires honoring Vietnam heroes in Emporia, Kan.

Emporia, KS
Saturday, March 29, was a red-letter day at Emporia’s Ball-McColm American Legion Post 5. Emporia has been selected as the..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Next Level Trash and Property Maintenance with Americanism Award
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Next Level Trash and Property Maintenance with Americanism..

Peoria, AZ
Each month John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honors the Peoria business of the month for their support of..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Christopher Slane as veteran of the month
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Christopher Slane as veteran of the month

Peoria, AZ
On April 1 John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Navy veteran Christopher Slane. He spent 20 years in..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Vietman veterans with ceremony
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Vietman veterans with ceremony

Peoria, AZ
On Saturday, March 29, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted a ceremony for our Vietnam veterans. The Auxiliary..
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John J. Morris Post 62 has huge Be the One month with veteran visits
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John J. Morris Post 62 has huge Be the One month with veteran visits

Peoria, AZ
The month of March saw John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) go full force with Be the One outreach!..
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